Bupleurum ranunculoides

Bupleurum ranunculoides

Native to:
Austria, Bulgaria, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Italy, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Romania, Spain, Switzerland

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Apiaceae
Genus:
Bupleurum
Species:
Bupleurum ranunculoides
USDA Symbol:
BURA4

Growth Characteristics

Height:
50 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, small insects
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
prefers alpine and subalpine regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Cold stratification improves germination rates. Seeds may germinate erratically.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires darkness.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society